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Finding the Third Proportional to 674,543 and 1,444,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 674,543 and 1,444,720 is: 3,094,266.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,543 : 1,444,720 = 1,444,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,543/1,444,720 = 1,444,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,543x = 1,444,720 × 1,444,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,543x = 2,087,215,878,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,215,878,400/674,543
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094,266.60

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